Exploring Thermophilic Enzymes: From Structural Foundations to Functional Enhancement
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Enzymology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 295
Special Issue Editor
Interests: screening and development of new thermophilic enzymes; molecular modification and immobilization of thermophilic enzymes based on protein engineering; design of thermophilic enzyme reactors, activity regulation, engineering-scale preparation, and catalytic applications
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Owing to their excellent stability and functionality at high temperatures, thermophilic enzymes play a crucial role in fields such as biological detection, genetic engineering, food processing, and drug synthesis. This Special Issue aims to collect high-quality original research, reviews, and short communications, with a focus on structural analysis of thermostable enzymes, mechanisms of thermal stability, engineering strategies for functional enhancement, and innovative applications in various environments. By highlighting cutting-edge discoveries and insights, this collection seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements, deepening our understanding of the stability-related mechanisms of thermophilic enzymes.
Prof. Dr. Renjun Gao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- thermostable enzymes
- structural biology
- protein engineering
- functional enhancement
- industrial applications
- thermal stability mechanisms
- biotechnology
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